Summary
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonseason 3’s filming location was recently confirmed by Norman Reedus, and while this could create a fun new dynamic for the spinoff, it makes aWalking Deadcrossover even harder. While promoting his latest theatrical release,The Bikeriders, Norman Reedus commented on the return ofDaryl Dixon, creating some big expectations.Reedus excitedly claimedDaryl Dixonseason 2’s final episodecontained the best hour ofWalking Deadtelevision ever, making the show’s return feel even bigger, but the actor also gave an insight into the spinoff’s future, seemingly revealing season 3’s location.
Having taken the franchise to Europe for the first time,Daryl Dixon’s French setting stood out given how unique it was compared to otherWalking Deadprojects. AlthoughDead City’s New York backdrop also gave it a distinct atmosphere, Daryl’s spinoff provided some breathtaking visuals that look set to continue in season 2.Daryl Dixon’s filming locations confirm the Frenchsetting will once again be present in season 2; however,Reedus' comments indicate that the show is set for a change of scenery in the future, which makes the chances of aWalking Deadcrossover even lower.
Daryl Dixon season 2 will be officially titled,The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Caroland is set to be released on August 20, 2025.
Daryl Dixon Seasons 3 & 4 Look Set To Continue Daryl’s European Adventure
Norman Reedus Confirmed Filming For Season 3 Will Take Place In Spain
WithDaryl Dixonlooking likely to continue into a fourth season, the protagonist’s European journey seems like it will continue for the foreseeable future. Plenty of rumors have already begun circling about filming locations for the show, and Norman Reedus seemed to confirmDaryl Dixonseason 3 will take place in Spain. During an interview withAmerican Rider,Reedus mentioned that he was heading to Spain to shoot moreDaryl Dixonand referenced season 3 specifically, indicating that while the show will change its location, it will continue to take place in Europe.
In a different interview withRadio Times,Reedus seemingly confirmedDaryl Dixonseason 4was also on the cards. As a result, it appears thatSpain could be the predominant location for season 4 as well, cementing the spinoff’s European future. Given how different the show feels from the rest of the franchise, the Spanish setting could be a breath of fresh air - just like France was - givingDaryl Dixonnew life. This sets up an exciting next few years for the project; however, it also makes aWalking Deadcrossover far less likely.
The Spinoff’s Future Suggests Daryl Won’t Return To America Anytime Soon
AlthoughDaryl Dixon’s plans are intriguing, they all but confirm aWalking Deadcrossover won’t happen anytime soon. DespiteThe Walking Deadbuilding towards a crossoverwithThe Ones Who Live’s ending,Daryl Dixon’s European stay complicates things as the protagonist looks set to remain in Europe for several seasons, meaning he won’t be returning home to America. Rick and Michonne appear to finally be back among the main group, while Maggie and Negan are also available sinceDead Citydoesn’t take place until later in the timeline, but Daryl and Carol appear to be out of the picture.
The spinoff’s Spain confirmation means Daryl won’t be returning to Alexandria or the Commonwealth in the near future, which significantly lowers the chances of a crossover.
Daryl Dixon’s radio call suggests Rick and Carol may have already reunited, but the spinoff’s current plans mean Daryl will remain a long way from home for the next few seasons.The crossover show seems unlikely to happen without Daryl as Reedus is one of the franchise’s biggest starsand arguably its most important character alongside Rick. Therefore,The Walking Deadwould undoubtedly want him involved if they were to bring everyone back together, but the spinoff’s Spain confirmation means Daryl won’t be returning to Alexandria or the Commonwealth in the near future, which significantly lowers the chances of a crossover.
The Walking Deadcrossover show may look less likely afterDaryl Dixon’s latest announcement, but it still needs to happen at some point. Despite the main show ending with season 11, the franchise’s story clearly isn’t over, with three spinoffs taking place after the conclusion. The majority of the franchise’s main characters are continuing their journeys, andwith Rick and Michonne back inThe Walking Deaduniverse, they need to reunite with the rest of the group on screen. The spinoff shows may be great, but without a crossover, they would feel somewhat meaningless.
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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has already answered a massive question about season 2 before the first episode, changing the series' trajectory.
Having all these individual stories would be more impactful if it led to everyone reuniting and getting some sort of closure. While it feels like the franchise could go on forever, the characters deserve a definitive ending, and given Daryl and Rick’s reunion is one ofThe Walking Dead’s most anticipated scenes, Norman Reedus has to be involved in the crossover.Daryl Dixonis still going strong and is a popular project for the zombie series, butthe crossover has to happen eventually to give the franchise the true ending that season 11 lacked.
Sources:American Rider,Radio Times
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
In a post-apocalyptic France, the series follows Daryl Dixon as he navigates the complexities of a new landscape. Separated from his familiar world, Daryl faces unexpected challenges and forges new alliances while confronting the lingering threats of a walker-infested reality.
